I have read several posts describing saving money by having potluck gatherings with friends, including one of my first posts . Each guest, or couple, brings something and contributes to the menu. It's a great way to socialize with friends without having to pay for and prepare an entire meal for a large...

The first thing I think of when I hear "potluck dinner" is a scene from when I was a little kid: we're in the social hall of our church; it's full of families, either the mom or dad holding some variety of foil-covered serving dish while the other hangs up their coat. At the front of the hall here are...